Legal & Governance Officer

Tablelands Regional Council

Summary

Provide legal and governance support at Tablelands Regional Council in Atherton. Full-time permanent role. Salary from $93,743.95, flexible work, 12% super, 5 weeks leave.

Terms

$93k / year

Public Sector and Government Legal

Description

Our Atherton team is seeking an analytical, solutions-focused professional to join our Legal & Governance department as a full-time, permanent Legal & Governance Officer.

The Legal & Governance Officer provides legal support for the development and application of strong, consistent and transparent governance, quality and risk frameworks and programs. You will support the timely and qualified completion of legal and governance-related activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and local government standards.

About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)

TRC is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We value teamwork, innovation, and people passionate about the region who can produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands in North Queensland offers an enviable lifestyle with vibrant landscapes, rainforests, mountains, and lakes within a 90‑minute drive from Cairns.

Tablelands Regional Council offers

- Flexible working conditions – we encourage work-life balance




- Employment security – long-term opportunities
- Diverse training opportunities – we support staff
- Career progression – grow a local government career
- Equal remuneration – equal employment opportunities
- Base salary package from $93,743.95 per annum ($3,531.32 per fortnight)
- Locality allowances (if eligible)
- 72.5 hours per fortnight; flexible working with RDO incentive
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to pro‑rata long service leave after 7 years
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Hearing checks, flu shots and skin checks (subject to availability)
- Discounted health insurance available

5pm, Thursday 3 September 2026

Position Description

For full details, download the Position Description: jobs/TRC985/assets/32139664

Employment with TRC

For information about conditions of employment, working at TRC, and living and working on the Tablelands, visit TRC Careers: careers/

For more information about the role, contact:

- Yvette Ruppin, General Counsel & Manager Legal, Governance & Council Business (office hours) –

Technical issues contact

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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📌 Legal & Governance Officer $93k / year Tablelands Regional Council (Atherton)
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